happy little boltzmann brain
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Sufficiently advanced incompetence is indistinguishable from malice
"oh i was so bad at physics in high school, I had a terrible teacher"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 10:43 PM
"oh i was so bad at physics in high school, I had a terrible teacher"
It's Willem Dafoe for me.
This is a Bill Simmons game, but you’re stranded on a desert island. You can only have one actor’s filmography. You get it all, including cameos. But just the one performer.
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
I’m taking Cate Blanchett: Talented Mr. Ripley, LOTR, Life Aquatic, Black Bag, Tár, Ponyo, Hot Fuzz, Eyes Wide Shut, Thor
December 1, 2025 at 10:27 PM
It's Willem Dafoe for me.
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I guess I'll just be the one to say it: suffering is bad and we should do what we can to avoid it.
December 1, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I guess I'll just be the one to say it: suffering is bad and we should do what we can to avoid it.
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Pete’s going to need another fifth of gin tonight huh.
December 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Pete’s going to need another fifth of gin tonight huh.
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"if you cant explain it, its bullshit" would mean that gravity is bullshit and if you test that theory youre gonna lose
November 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
"if you cant explain it, its bullshit" would mean that gravity is bullshit and if you test that theory youre gonna lose
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my non-ironic hot take is that the median modern D&D player wishes White Wolf had put D&D out of its misery in the 90s but doesn't know it
November 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
my non-ironic hot take is that the median modern D&D player wishes White Wolf had put D&D out of its misery in the 90s but doesn't know it
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The even worse part is that if you try and apply this to any situation other than politics people will rightly laugh at you and call you a fool.
"It's not the drunk driver's fault I lost my kids in that car accident, I blame the paramedics who couldn't save them at the scene!"
"It's not the drunk driver's fault I lost my kids in that car accident, I blame the paramedics who couldn't save them at the scene!"
All joking aside, the fundamental flaw with some people's view of politics is that no bad result is ever the fault of the bad actor who did it. It's always the fault of every other actor who "failed to stop them". The obvious drawbacks to this way of thinking are somehow obscured to its adherents.
November 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The even worse part is that if you try and apply this to any situation other than politics people will rightly laugh at you and call you a fool.
"It's not the drunk driver's fault I lost my kids in that car accident, I blame the paramedics who couldn't save them at the scene!"
"It's not the drunk driver's fault I lost my kids in that car accident, I blame the paramedics who couldn't save them at the scene!"
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Encountering a conversation around Abundance is a lot like accidentally clicking a "mailto:" link on a Mac
November 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Encountering a conversation around Abundance is a lot like accidentally clicking a "mailto:" link on a Mac
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like sorry sometimes you do just have to walk into the dark. your keys may not be under the streetlight. if someone tells you they found your keys out there by dragging their feet until they heard jangling it may be true
November 30, 2025 at 6:57 PM
like sorry sometimes you do just have to walk into the dark. your keys may not be under the streetlight. if someone tells you they found your keys out there by dragging their feet until they heard jangling it may be true
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Saul: What is it, girl?
Carrie: (chin trembles)
Saul: The consulate in Islamabad is about to be overrun?
Carrie: (chin trembles)
Saul: The consulate in Islamabad is about to be overrun?
November 30, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Saul: What is it, girl?
Carrie: (chin trembles)
Saul: The consulate in Islamabad is about to be overrun?
Carrie: (chin trembles)
Saul: The consulate in Islamabad is about to be overrun?
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repurpose ICE's bajillion dollar budget towards an effort to stop child abuse and you pretty much crush the whole ass conservatism movement without even purposely targeting it in ways that could be seen as unfair
evangelicals' idea of ""proper familial hierarchy" is some sick shit
evangelicals' idea of ""proper familial hierarchy" is some sick shit
November 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
repurpose ICE's bajillion dollar budget towards an effort to stop child abuse and you pretty much crush the whole ass conservatism movement without even purposely targeting it in ways that could be seen as unfair
evangelicals' idea of ""proper familial hierarchy" is some sick shit
evangelicals' idea of ""proper familial hierarchy" is some sick shit
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"the reason kids don't pay attention in school is because we don't abuse them enough at home" used to get you banned from school zones but now it makes you a philosopher to some people apparently
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
"the reason kids don't pay attention in school is because we don't abuse them enough at home" used to get you banned from school zones but now it makes you a philosopher to some people apparently
A muffin, screaming in horror as a moose daintily slathers it with jam
November 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A muffin, screaming in horror as a moose daintily slathers it with jam
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The fact doomers have gone from "America is over" to "Dems won't hold anyone responsible when this is over" can actually be read as an optimistic signal imo.
November 28, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The fact doomers have gone from "America is over" to "Dems won't hold anyone responsible when this is over" can actually be read as an optimistic signal imo.
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My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is the day after, when I suddenly realize how cold it has become, and I get in more of a mood for doom metal than any other time of the year
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
My favorite thing about Thanksgiving is the day after, when I suddenly realize how cold it has become, and I get in more of a mood for doom metal than any other time of the year
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Shoutout to concerned Ukrainian citizens
November 28, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Shoutout to concerned Ukrainian citizens
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Anyway, relentless doomerism is annoying and I'm gonna just start blocking it.
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Anyway, relentless doomerism is annoying and I'm gonna just start blocking it.
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I find the 'the Democrats won't do anything' doomer line annoying, because the Democrats will be who you make them - look how much the GOP changed over the past decade!
Right now the party feels immovable but the moment it has a presidential nominee, it will be whatever that person is.
Right now the party feels immovable but the moment it has a presidential nominee, it will be whatever that person is.
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
I find the 'the Democrats won't do anything' doomer line annoying, because the Democrats will be who you make them - look how much the GOP changed over the past decade!
Right now the party feels immovable but the moment it has a presidential nominee, it will be whatever that person is.
Right now the party feels immovable but the moment it has a presidential nominee, it will be whatever that person is.
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BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY :: fashion.youwillloveeachother.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
BLACK FRIDAY - CYBER MONDAY :: fashion.youwillloveeachother.com
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WiLl StAnCiL iS a FaScIsT
-some idiot in the comments, probably
-some idiot in the comments, probably
If you’re an institution in civil society it is exceedingly important to realize:
We are making lists
We are making lists
given how unpopular Trump is, it’s insane that civil society/universities/law firms are still asking themselves “how do I stay on Trump’s good side” rather than “how do I avoid facing consequences for complying with Trump’s illegal demands”
November 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
WiLl StAnCiL iS a FaScIsT
-some idiot in the comments, probably
-some idiot in the comments, probably